nhpolitics

From presidential primaries to veto-happy governors and a massive state legislature, there's nothing quite like politics in the Granite State.
Oct
17

Plan your week: 3 debates, plus Tulsi Gabbard, Nikki Haley, Marianne Williamson

Three debates are locked in for this week, and more will follow next week.
9 min read
Oct
14

Your need-to-know memo: Tulsi Gabbard to join GOP candidates in NH visit

Also: A new poll suggests the NH01 race has tightened, and the NH Secretary of State weighs in on voter confidence.
8 min read
Oct
14

Schools struggle to balance transgender protections, parental notification

New Hampshire school boards are increasingly reversing course on some of their transgender student policies.
9 min read
Oct
14

Voters 50 and older will loom large in NH midterm elections: 5 takeaways

There are still persuadable voters in these age groups, pollsters said.
4 min read
Oct
12

'Ill-advised and inefficient'? NH Public Utilities Commission probes face pushback

At stake is how NH creates energy policy at a time when soaring prices are straining ratepayers.
5 min read
Oct
11

What David Scanlan said about shoring up voter confidence

The idea is to improve confidence by educating the public about how they can watch the voting process from start to finish.
6 min read
Oct
11

Public defenders in NH get 'long overdue' pay raises of $25+ per hour

The pay bump aims to address both indigent defense needs and the shortage of attorneys willing to accept parenting, guardianship and family-related cases.
2 min read
Oct
10

State misses deadline for program to expand school lunch aid

Some lawmakers and child hunger advocates argue the state has walked away from a chance to assist thousands of low-income students.
7 min read
Oct
10

Drug pricing board to face second repeal effort in Legislature

The board is charged with setting spending targets for generic and brand-name drugs and identifying strategies to reduce prescription costs.
4 min read
Oct
10

Ready for general election debates? They begin this week.

While visiting NH, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan warned that current Republican nominees have an electability problem in many states.
13 min read